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Schiff, Padilla, Calvert Remember Lindsey Graham After Senator's Death

The article reports Graham’s death and recounts his Senate career and the tributes from California lawmakers.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
Jul 12, 2026
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California lawmakers and President Donald Trump paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden death. South Carolina’s governor is expected to appoint a temporary replacement, and the article says Graham’s death is not expected to change the Senate’s balance of power.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

South Carolina senator whose death prompted tributes

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Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

California senator remembering Graham

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who issued a tribute and recalled speaking with Graham

Ken Calvert
R · CA-41

California representative who issued a tribute to Graham

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator referred to in Schiff’s recollection

Alex Padilla
D · CA · SEN

California senator who issued a statement about Graham

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor expected to appoint Graham’s temporary replacement

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Lindsey Graham’s Death

Outlets agree that Lindsey Graham died after a sudden illness, as his office reported. Left-leaning outlets connect his death to Senate Republican dynamics, debates over his legacy and, in some coverage, speculation about its circumstances. Center outlets emphasize the reported cause of death, tributes and the distinction between preliminary findings and unsupported online claims. Right-leaning outlets emphasize tributes, the Senate vacancy and effects on Republican priorities, alongside reports on the cause of death.

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